Gale-force winds are fanning dozens of wildfires across Greece, leaving at least 1 dead, 2 injured

Gale-force winds are fanning dozens of wildfires across Greece, leaving at least 1 dead, 2 injured

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Greece and Spain are battling wildfires fueled by hot, dry, and windy weather. In Greece, over four dozen new blazes broke out, and one man died while trying to save his sheep. The European Union has attributed the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires to climate change. Evacuation orders were issued, and fire departments were put on high alert. In Spain's Canary Islands, a wildfire suspected to be arson has caused mass evacuations and extensive damage. Portugal and Italy are also experiencing high temperatures and are on alert for wildfires.

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